Matt Bacco
** Plans may be altered to meet the needs of students**
UPDATES ON DAILY LESSON OBJECTIVES, UPCOMING TESTS, WEEKLY FRIDAY QUIZZES AND RAFT WRITING ASSIGNMENTS CAN BE FOUND @ PT NOTES. PLEASE CHECK WEEKLY.
WEEK OF:
MAY 24- Section 16.3 "Incan civilization": Locate Incan Society. Explain how the Incan civilization created an early economy. Define mita. p.479
MAY 25 & 26- FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDES DISTRIBUTED AND YEARLY REVIEW SESSION.
MAY 27- WORLD HISTORY FINAL EXAM ***50 PTS*** MAKEUPS WILL BE OFFERED ONLY ON FRIDAY AND TUESDAY. FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN A 0.
MAY 28 - FILM IFLIP VIDEO LETTER TO 6TH GRADERS REGARDING 7TH GRADE CURRICULUM.
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MAY 17- Begin Ch 16; Locate the Mayan society and list the Mayan social structure. p. 466. Define observatories. Explain how the Mayans' natural resources effected their way of life
MAY 18- 7th grade field trip to the Pittsburgh zoo.
MAY 19- 16.2 "Aztec Society" Identify the Aztec capital. Explain the role of geography in the rise of the Aztec civilization. Define chinampas and causeways. p.474
MAY 20- Section 16.2 cont'd: Identify Hernan Cortes. Define conqustadors. Explain how Tenochtitan was conquered.
MAY 20- Section 16.2 cont'd: Identify Hernan Cortes. Define conqustadors. Explain how Tenochtitan was conquered.
MAY 21 - Section 16.3 "Incan civilization": Locate Incan Society. Explain how the Incan civilization created an early economy. Define mita. p.479
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May 10- Section 6.4- Identify inventions contributed to society by the Han Dynasty including paper, porcelain, and seismograph.
May 11- Define The Silk Road. Identify Marco Polo. Explain how trade was done along the Silk Road. Ch 6 STUDY GUIDES DISTRIBUTED; DUE WED. TEST ON THURSDAY.
May 12- Ch. 6 Review. STUDY GUIDES DUE.
May 13- CH 6 Early China TEST ** 30 POINTS **
May 14- I will be out of the building on the Gettysburg Trip. A substitute assigment will be assigned in class.
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May 3 - Section 6.2 Identify Shi Huangdi. Explain his 5 achievements in unifying China during the Qin Dynasty. pp. 171-173
May 4-5 - Explain how and why the Great Wall of China was built. View The History Channel Great Wall video. Write a eulogy to commemorate the life of Shi Huangdi.
May 6- Section 6.3 Identify Wudi. List the social hierarchy of the Han dynasty. Explain why merchants were at the bottom. **HW** Create a resume for a person seeking a job in the Han dynasty. Provide details regarding the person's education, family connections and other qualifications. Resume format will be reviewed in class.
May 4-5 - Explain how and why the Great Wall of China was built. View The History Channel Great Wall video. Write a eulogy to commemorate the life of Shi Huangdi.
May 6- Section 6.3 Identify Wudi. List the social hierarchy of the Han dynasty. Explain why merchants were at the bottom. **HW** Create a resume for a person seeking a job in the Han dynasty. Provide details regarding the person's education, family connections and other qualifications. Resume format will be reviewed in class.
May 7- 6.1-6.2 Floatin Friday quiz and RAFT writing assignment
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APR 26- CNN War on Terror Part 2 packet Segment 1 "America Strikes Back" and Segment 2 "Hunt for Bin Laden" sheets.
APR 27- Segment 10 "Rebuilding Afghanistan" and Segment 12 "The Value of Life"
APR 28- 23.3 Quiz and RAFT writing assignment
APR 29 - Into to Ch. 6 "Early China." Identify the 3 dynasties of early China. Explain Confucianism. Interpret 4 famous Confucius quotes.
APR 30- Explain Daoism and Legalism. Choose which set of early Chinese beliefs you feel are best and write a one page essay explaining why. ** 10 pts **
APR 30- Explain Daoism and Legalism. Choose which set of early Chinese beliefs you feel are best and write a one page essay explaining why. ** 10 pts **
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Dec 19- Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police
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Dec 12- Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police.
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Dec 2 - Project: Create Early African masks. ** 10 points **
15. 3 Explain the role of the Japanese samurai. Define shogun. List the samurai society hierarchy.
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*** Ch 23.1 and 23.2 (WW I and WW 2) TEST ON MONDAY. ***
TEST PREPARATION MATERIALS BELOW
MON APRIL 19 - 23.1-2 TEST *** 27 POINTS ***
TUES APRIL 20- PP. 674-675 Explain US involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Identify Mikhail Gorbachev's role in ending communism throughout Eastern Europe.
*** HW **** Complete the "Activity" in the Mikhail Gorbachev biography.
WED APRIL 21 & THU April 22- Define terrorism. List the impacts of 9/11 and "The War on Terror" on modern society. View CNN's "Turning Point in History: War on Terror Video." Complete correlating worksheet packet.
FRI - CNN Packet Segment 4 "A Glimpse of Islam" and Segment 10 "Department of Homeland Security"
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MON APRIL 12- Analyze the Pearl Harbor attacks on the US. Explain the connection between FDR's presidency and the 22nd amendment. ** HW FDR Biography Activity. RESEARCH ONE OF THE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FDR HELPED TO ESTABLISH. EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY AND PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION. PRESENTATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY.
TUES APRIL 13 - FDR RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS. Identify the Axis and Allied Powers. Define Holocaust. Analyze Anne Frank's diary as a primary source document. pp. 666-667
WED APRIL 14- View "Who Betrayed Anne Frank?" ** 10 pt video quiz **
THURS APRIL 15 - CH 23.1 & 23.2 REVIEW
FRI APRIL 16- CH 23.1-2 TEST
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MON APRIL 5 - Explain why the Russian Revolution occurred after WWI. HW** Complete 23.1 Vocabulary Builder. Directions: Use "communism" and "Vladimir Lenin" to write a summary of "The Russian Revolution" on pg. 665.
TUE APRIL 6 - Explain how the Treaty of Versailles led to the beginning of WWII. Explain how the US became involved in WWII. Analyze FDR's "day that will live in infamy" speech.
WED APRIL 7 - FRI APRIL 9 - PSSA TESTING. MODIFIED SCHEDULE.
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TUE MARCH 30 Begin Ch 23 "Global Challenges." Explain the underlying causes of WWI.
WED MARCH 31- Identify the Central Powers and The Allies. List the fighting tactics used in WWI. p. 664
THU APRIL 1- Explain how the US became involved in WWI. p.663. Analyze various WWI political cartoons.
APRIL - Identify the Axis and Allied Powers. Define Holocaust. Analyze Anne Frank's diary as a primary source document. pp. 666-667
WED APRIL 7 & THURS APRIL 8- Define terrorism. List the impacts of 9/11 and "The War on Terror" on modern society. View CNN's "Turning Point in History: War on Terror Video." Complete correlating worksheet packet. Due FRIDAY .
MARCH 22- Explain the Congress of Vienna's task after Napoleon's defeat. Complete COV chart assignment *10 pts*
Assignment: Read pp. 640 and 641 entitled "Congress of Vienna." Create a T chart that identifies 4 facts (on the left) about the COV and form 4 opinions about those facts (on the right). Ex: FACT At first, The Congress of Vienna offered generous peace terms to France OPINION: The COV should have more harsh in dealing with Napoleon to prevent his future attacks on European countries.
MARCH 23 - Identify Simon Bolivar. Compare influential leaders of International Revolutions. Complete Critical Thinking # 4 on pg. 642
MARCH 25- Complete Industrial Revolution crossword and word search activities.
MARCH 26- CAREER DAY
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MARCH 15 - RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSAY DUE. Explain how the "social contract" was breached in France. Explain Marie Antoinette's role in the French Revolution. p. 624. STUDY GUIDES DISTRIBUTED. Students will complete Study Guides in class. CH 21 "Enlightenment" QUIZ TOMORROW (Tuesday).
MARCH 16- CH 21 QUIZ. BEGIN CH 22 "Revolutions and Nations" p. 638. Identify Napoleon Bonaparte. Define coup d etat.
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: To understand how capitalism works, create your own business plan, and compete against other businesses for consumer dollars. A requirement sheet will be distributed in class on Monday. PROJECTS WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY.
JAN 13- Identify Renaissance writers (Shakespeare, Machiavellii, Dante) and their famous works p.562
DEC 2- Section 18.2 Define Crusades. Explain the conflict.
NOV 17 - DARE Program
MARCH 8- Explain the "social contract." Compare and contrast "natural rights" and "inalienable rights" p. 618
**** HW 21.1 VOCABULARY BUILDER DUE *****
MARCH 9- Explain Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson's role in The Enlightenment. Explain why the American Revolution took place.
MARCH 10- Identify the 4 main documents of democracy and their effects pp 624-625
MARCH 11- CIVIC RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSAY. 10 pts. Students will write 5 pairs of sentences: "American citizens have the right to ________. In return, we have the responsibility to ____________"
MARCH 12 - Complete the Chapter 21 Review Assignment: pp 629- 631. I will be out at a conference.
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** DUE TO ILLNESS, THE QUIZ HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK TO THURSDAY ***
MON March 1- Complete Capitalism Business Project Presentations ** CH 20 QUIZ WEDNESDAY **
TUE March 2 - Complete Ch 20 Study Guide and Review.
WED March 3- CH 20 QUIZ. Begin Ch 21 "The Enlightenment." pp.612-615. Define reason and identify the 7 main ideas of the Enlightenment.
THU March 4- Explain the "social contract." Compare and contrast "natural rights" and "inalienable rights" p. 618
**** HW 21.1 VOCABULARY BUILDER *****
FRI March 5- Explain Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson's role in The Enlightenment. Explain why the American Revolution took place.
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Monday March 8- Explain what happens when the social contract is breached (i.e French and American Revolution). Identify the 4 main documents of democracy.
FEB 22 - 25CAPITALISM PROJECT 60 pts
: To understand how capitalism works, create your own business plan, and compete against other businesses for consumer dollars. A requirement sheet will be distributed in class on Monday. PROJECTS WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY.FEB 26 - Project Presentations
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FEB 15 - Floatin' Friday Makeup quiz 20.1-2 and RAFT writing assignment.
FEB 16- 20.3 Define "The Columbian Exchange." List items that would not exist in the US without it. Explain how the triangular trade developed as a result of Spanish colonization.
FEB 17 - Contrast mercantilism and capitalism. Define supply and demand.
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FEB 1- Begin Chapter 20.1 - List the contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler and Newton during the Scientific Revolution. Create a skit to illustrate a conversation that would have been had between them, highlighting their accomplishments.
FEB 2 & 3- 20.2 Identify the explorers of the "Age of Exploration" and the areas they explored. POSTCARD ACTIVITY Choose an explorer and create a postcard they would have sent from an area of the world they visited. ** 10 pts **
FEB 5- Complete Ch 20.1 & 20.2 FLOATIN' FRIDAY Quiz and RAFT journal.
FEB 2 & 3- 20.2 Identify the explorers of the "Age of Exploration" and the areas they explored. POSTCARD ACTIVITY Choose an explorer and create a postcard they would have sent from an area of the world they visited. ** 10 pts **
FEB 5- Complete Ch 20.1 & 20.2 FLOATIN' FRIDAY Quiz and RAFT journal.
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CHAPTER 19 TEST WILL TAKE PLACE THIS FRIDAY 1/29 STUDY GUIDES DISTRIBUTED 1/27
JAN 25 - Section 19.4 Explain the purpose of the Council of Trent. **Chapter 19 Review Assignment p. 579 DUE.**
JAN 26- DARE PROGRAM
JAN 27 & 28- Complete Chapter 19 Study Guide AND REVIEW.
JAN 29 - CHAPTER 19 TEST
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JAN 18 - HUMANITIES RESEARCH PROJECTS DUE. Complete Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Identify Petrarch and Johan Gutenberg's contributions to education.
JAN 19 - DARE PROGRAM
JAN 20 Section 19.4 - Define "Reformation" and the 95 theses. Explain Martin Luther's complaints about the church.
JAN 21- 19.4 Cont'd Explain the purpose of the Council of Trent. Complete Ch 19 Review assignment PAGE 579 ** 10 pts **
JAN 22 - Floatin' Friday" 19.1-2: 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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JAN 11 - MIDDLE AGES TEST
JAN 12- Begin Ch 19 "Renaissance and Reformation." Define Renaissance and identify where it began. Explain the contrast between the Renaissance period and the Dark Ages. pp. 560-561. Identify famous Renaissance artists (DaVinci and Michelangelo) and their works of art. p 562
JAN 13- Identify Renaissance writers (Shakespeare, Machiavellii, Dante) and their famous works p.562
JAN 14- p. 561 Define humanism and humanities. Explain how those topics originated in The Renaissance Period. Research Project** Reserach 3 Humanites courses offered at a school of your choice, and explain how the courses relate to humanism.
JAN 15 - DARE PROGRAM
FLOATIN FRIDAY SECTION QUIZZES AND RAFT WRITING ASSIGNMENTS WILL RESUME NEXT FRIDAY.
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JAN 18 & 19- Renaissance Museum Project: Create a Renaissance Museum Exhibit to ilustrate famous Renaissance works. Direction sheets will be provided. (**25pts**)
JAN 4 & 5- Section 18.5: Define Spanish Inquisition and "heretics" Identify King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
** Study Guides Distributed** DUE ON WEDNESDAY
** MIDDLE AGES TEST ON FRIDAY **
JAN 6- MIDDLE AGES Review Game ** TEST FRIDAY on Chs 17-18 MIDDLE AGES **
JAN 7- DARE PROGRAM
JAN 7- DARE PROGRAM
Dec 21- 18.5 Describe The Black Death. Identify where it originated and explain how it spread. Explain the correlation to "Ring around the Rosy". View "The Black Death"
Dec 22 - Complete "Black Death" Movie.
Dec 22 - Complete "Black Death" Movie.
Dec 23 - TMS Winter Extravaganza. Enjoy Winter Break!
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Dec 14- ** MAKEUP ** Floatin' Friday Quiz on Section 18.3. Complete RAFT journal assignment.
Dec 15 - DARE PROGRAM
Dec 16- 18.4 Explain the purpose of the Magna Carta. List rights contained within. Compare the Magna Carta to the US Constitution.
Dec 17- Continue 18.4 Describe the impact of the Magna Carta on England's government and legal system. Define Parliament.
HW 18.4 Worksheet
Dec 18- Floatin' Friday Quiz. Section 18.4
Explain the purpose of the Hundred Years' War and Identify the countries' involved. View "Joan of Arc" movie.
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Dec 7- Explain how the first universities were built.
HW:Research 5 universities created during the Middle Ages and explain how they have changed. Instructions will be provided in class.
Dec 8 - DARE PROGRAM
Dec 11-"Floatin' Friday": 18.1-3 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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Dec 17- Explain how the church reacted to heretics. Define heresy. Identify King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Explain the purpose of The Spanish Inquisition. *** Study Guides distributed***
DEC 1- Begin Ch 18 "Late Middle Ages" pg. 524. Explain the conflict between popes and kings in Europe. Interpret quotes from Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV.
DEC 2- Section 18.2 Define Crusades. Explain the conflict.
DEC 3 Choose an assignment from the following. Write a speech that might have been given by Pope Urban to call Crusaders to arms, OR Write a 30 second radio commercial complete with a slogan to persuade knights to fight in the Crusades. ** 10 pts ** Continue 18.2 Identify Richard the Lion Heart and Saladin. Explain the outcome of The Crusades.
DEC 4 - "Floatin' Friday": 18.1-3 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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NOV 23- Present Knight Advertisements. Finish viewing Sword in the Stone.
NOV 24- DARE Program
NOV 25- Reading Skills: Analyze a passage about Charlemagne and Interpret a diagram of a knight. pg. 518. Complete Ch 17 Review. # 1-8 on pg. 517 and 1-5 on pg. 519.
NOV 26 & 27 -HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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NOV 16 -17.3 Define Feudal System. Explain the relationship and responsibilities of lords and vassals.
List the feudal hierarchy and the stages of knighthood. pp. 506-507
NOV 17 - DARE Program
Nov 18 - Write a feudal hierarchy poem describing the roles of each level of the hierarchy. Examples of past student work will be demonstrated. **10 pts** HW if not completed by the end of class.
Nov 19- View "Sword in the Stone" and explain each stage of a knight's training. Sub assignment: FOCUS ON WRITING. Write a job advertisement for a medieval knight using the FOCUS ON WRITING instructions.
Nov 19- View "Sword in the Stone" and explain each stage of a knight's training. Sub assignment: FOCUS ON WRITING. Write a job advertisement for a medieval knight using the FOCUS ON WRITING instructions.
Nov 20 - "Floatin' Friday": Ch 17.3 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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Nov 9- Begin Chapter 17 "The Early Middle Ages." Define "Middle Ages." Explain the role of Saint Patrick in spreading Christianity throughout Europe. pp. 500-501
Nov 10- Identify St. Benedict. Explain the Benedictine Rule and the role of monks in The Middle Ages. Explain p. 502
Nov 11- Read p. 503. "Invaders Threaten Europe."
HW** Complete Leif Ericsson biography activity
Nov 12- DARE PROGRAM
Nov 13- "Floatin' Friday": Ch 17.1 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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NOV 2- CHAPTER 11.3 Examine Paul of Tarses' letter to the Romans and explain how they shaped Roman beliefs. Identify Constantine's role in adopting Christianity in the Roman Empire.
***HW pg 339 Invaders map exercise
NOV 3 - IN SERVICE DAY
NOV 4- Identify Diocletian and explain the survival of the Eastern Empire and Complete Section 11. 3 review questions # 1-4.
NOV 4- Identify Diocletian and explain the survival of the Eastern Empire and Complete Section 11. 3 review questions # 1-4.
** HW COMPLETE CH 10- 11 STUDY GUIDE **
NOV 5- Explain how the Roman Empire eventually collapsed and fell. (Roman Empire Movie). REVIEW STUDY GUIDE.
NOV 5- Explain how the Roman Empire eventually collapsed and fell. (Roman Empire Movie). REVIEW STUDY GUIDE.
NOV 6- CH 10-11 TEST.
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OCT 26 - **MAKEUP FROM LAST FRIDAY: "Floatin' Friday": Ch 11.1 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
OCT 27 - DARE PROGRAM
OCT 28- Explain the difference between the Roman civil law system and the English common law system. Complete the McDonald's case worksheet. p. 328
OCT 29 - Explain how the Romans adopted Christianity as their religion. ACTIVITY ** Write a parable to demonstrate how Christian teachings were spread. pp. 332-334
OCT 30 - "Floatin' Friday": Ch 11.2 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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OCT 19- Complete Social Studies Skills Cultural Map. p.314 and Ch. 10 Review assignment pg. 315.
Oct 20- Introduction to Ch 11. Explain Julius Ceasar's rise to power and Identify Marc Antony and Octavian. Define Pax Romana.
OCT 21- List Roman accomplishments in the field of engineering. Explain the purpose of Roman aqueducts.
OCT 22- Create commemorative Roman coin ** 10 pts **
OCT 23 - "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
OCT 12- Explain what took place in the Roman Forum. Identify the parties involved in the Punic Wars an explain why they were fought. pp 309-310
OCT 13 & 14- Activity: Design a homepage for a PUNIC WAR WEBSITE. 10 PTS
OCT 15- Explain the accomplishments of Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus in improving life for Rome's plebeians. pp. 312-313
OCT 16 - "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
** HW pg 373 1-8 and "Something I Learned" sheet.
Oct 5- Explain the origin of Roman civilization beginning with Romulus and Remus. p.296
Oct 6- Read a portion of the Aeneid by Virgil, and explain Virgil's feelings about the glory of Rome p. 297. Complete Roman word search and crossword.
Oct 7 - Explain the social classes of early Rome and list thetripartite government of Rome. Compare it to that of the United States. 298-302
Oct 8- Define civic duty. Compare Roman civic duties to civic duties in the US. List examples of how civic duties can be fulfilled.
Oct 9- "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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Sept 28 - Begin Ch 12 pg. 350 "The Islamic World". Discuss "Learning Logs". Explain the role of Muhammed in the origin and spread of Islam
Sept 29 - Identify the 5 Pillars of Islam.pg 360.
Sept 30 - Identify the 3 primary sources of Islamic belifes (The Quran, Sunnah and Shariah). Complete Quran worksheet.
Oct 1 - Explain the role of the Muslim armies in the spread of Islam. Discuss "cultural blending". List some items used today that reflect it. ** HW: Complete Section 1 & 3 review packets (including crossword and worksheet).
Oct 2- "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
NOTE:** ANY STUDENTS WITH A D OR LOWER IN SOC STUDIES WILL RECEIVE A PROGRESS REPORT ON MONDAY OCT 5TH. **
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Sept 21- Present RAFTs and News Reports. ** Ch. 7 Study Guides Distributed ** TEST ON THURSDAY
Sept 22 - Identify the 4 major Jewish holidays and explain what is celebrated. pp. 218-219 **
Sept 23 - Ch. 7 STUDY GUIDES DUE. REVIEW GAME. TEST TOMORROW
SEPT 24 - CH 7 TEST
SEPT 25 - Floatin Friday: NO QUIZ TODAY. ** Special G-20 Day **. Explain the purpose of the G-20. Complete the "What's up Doc?" packet. BONUS: Identify all of the flags of the G-20 participants.
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Sept 19- REVIEW GAME;CHAPTER 7 TEST ON MONDAY
SEPT 14- Identify the 3 most prominent Israeli kings: Saul, David, Solomon. Create a slogan to summarize their accomplishments. p. 205
SEPT 15: Define Diaspora. Identify the 4 beliefs that anchor Jewish society and compare them to 4 fundamental beliefs that you hold. pp.206-210
SEPT 16: Identify the primary texts of Judaism: Torah, Tanach, Talmud. ACTIVITY - Create a "web site" that demonstrates understanding of the basic teachings of Hebrew History. 20 POINTS
Sept 17- Define zealots. Explain the role of "zealots" in revolting against Roman rule. ACTIVITY: In groups, prepare a news flash to report on the events taking place in Jerusalem. p.211
SEPT 18 - "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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SEPT 8- Explain the origin of the Hebrew civilization and Judaism. Identify Moses and Abraham. Define Exodus. pp. 202-203.
SEPT 9 & 10- View Prince of Egypt video and explain what took place in "The Exodus".
SEPT 11- "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt movie quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
FINAL TEST STUDY GUIDES DUE ON THURSDAY
FRI MAY 22- THE WORLD HISTORY FINAL TEST. **50 POINTS **
WED MAY 27- Yearbook Signing and School Dance
THUR MAY 28- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. ALL BOOKS MUST BE COLLECTED. ENJOY THE SUMMER!!
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Apr 14- Complete Renaissance Museum Presentations.
Apr 17-Begin Chapter 20 "Science and Exploration" Intro to 20.1. Define Scientific Revolution. Identify Key Terms and People on pg. 588
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Apr 6 - 8: RENAISSANCE MUSEUM EXHIBIT.
Students will create a Renaissance Museum Exhibit from a list of selected topics and create a 1. billboard, 2. newspaper ad, and 3. a feature of the exhibit. Examples of past work have been demonstrated.
Apr 9- Renaissance Museum presentations.
Apr 10- SPRING BREAK
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MAR 2- 3: Finish Sword In the Stone. Define manor. Complete a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast manor life with modern society. p. 509
MAR 4- Reading Skills: Analyze a passage about Charlemagne and Interpret a diagram of a knight. pg. 518. Complete Ch 17 Review. # 1-8 on pg. 517 and 1-5 on pg. 519.
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FEB 16- EARLY DISMISSAL. View Road to El Dorado and compare it to life in Aztec civilization. ** Study Guides Distributed * TEST ON WEDNESDAY.
FEB 17 - Ch 16 Review Day. Review Study Guides and Review Game. TEST TOMORROW.
FEB 18- CH 16 "The Early Americas" Test.
FEB 19- Intro To Ch. 17 "Early Middle Ages" Define Middle Ages and Locate where the period took place. Explain the role of Saint Patrick in spreading Christianity in Europe.
FEB 20- Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police
FEB 9- 16.3 Locate the Incan civilization. Contrast it to the Aztec and Maya civilizations. Define mita.
FEB 10- 11 PROJECT: Design a vacation to an Early American city's ruins in Mexico or Peru. Prepare a brochure that highlights the attractions. ** 20 POINTS** Requirements and Rubrics will be distributed.
FEB 12- Early American Vacation Presentations; Ch 16 Study Guides distributed. ** CH 16 TEST NEXT TUE **
FEB 13- Guidance Dept Presentation: Mr. Police
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FEB 2- Begin Ch 16; Locate the Mayan society and list the Mayan social structure. p. 466
FEB 3- Identify the Aztec capital. Explain the role of geography in the rise of the Aztec civilization. Define chinampas and causeways. p.474
FEB 4- Identify Hernan Cortes. Define conqustadors. Explain how Tenochtitan was conquered.
FEB 5 - Explain how the Incan civilization created an early economy. Define mita. p.479
FEB 6- Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police.
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JAN 26- Japanese Samurai Presentations (25 PTS). Students will receive and complete ** CH. 15 Study Guide **Due on 1/27. Ch. 15 Test will be on WED 1/28.
JAN 27 - CH 15 REVIEW GAME.
JAN 28 - Ch 15 Test ** 25 PTS **
JAN 29 - Begin Ch. 16 "Early Americas." Locate the Mayan civilization, and list the Mayan social structure.
JAN 30 - Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police.
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JAN 20- Inauguration Day: View President Obama's inaugural address and complete the ABCs of Presidency and Democracy.
JAN 21 & 22- Complete Japanese samurai informational brochure in computer lab including 5 sections from 8 selected topics. Instructions and rubric were reviewed in class.
JAN 23- Guidance Dept presentation: Mr. Police.
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JAN 12- Create a book jacket for the novel "Tale of Genji." Include infomation on the plot, author, and reviews of the book. **10 pts **
JAN 13- Section 15.3 Explain the growth of Japanese military society. Define Bushido. Explain how samurai and shoguns replaced emperors in Japan.
JAN 14- Complete Ch 15 Review assignment pg. 461 #1-11 and pg. 462 # 18-20. (sub present Warrior Center writing conference)
JAN 15- Begin Japanese samurai brochure: Research samurai warriors and create a brochure related to the following topics: definition of samurai, how samurai were paid, description and illustrations of samurai battle dress and equipment, rules regarding behavior (Bushido) and significance to Japanese history.
Students will create a Renaissance Museum Exhibit from a list of selected topics and create a 1. billboard, 2. newspaper ad, and 3. a feature of the exhibit. Examples of past work have been demonstrated.
Apr 9- Renaissance Museum presentations.
Apr 10- SPRING BREAK
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MAR 2- 3: Finish Sword In the Stone. Define manor. Complete a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast manor life with modern society. p. 509
MAR 4- Reading Skills: Analyze a passage about Charlemagne and Interpret a diagram of a knight. pg. 518. Complete Ch 17 Review. # 1-8 on pg. 517 and 1-5 on pg. 519.
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FEB 16- EARLY DISMISSAL. View Road to El Dorado and compare it to life in Aztec civilization. ** Study Guides Distributed * TEST ON WEDNESDAY.
FEB 17 - Ch 16 Review Day. Review Study Guides and Review Game. TEST TOMORROW.
FEB 18- CH 16 "The Early Americas" Test.
FEB 19- Intro To Ch. 17 "Early Middle Ages" Define Middle Ages and Locate where the period took place. Explain the role of Saint Patrick in spreading Christianity in Europe.
FEB 20- Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police
FEB 9- 16.3 Locate the Incan civilization. Contrast it to the Aztec and Maya civilizations. Define mita.
FEB 10- 11 PROJECT: Design a vacation to an Early American city's ruins in Mexico or Peru. Prepare a brochure that highlights the attractions. ** 20 POINTS** Requirements and Rubrics will be distributed.
FEB 12- Early American Vacation Presentations; Ch 16 Study Guides distributed. ** CH 16 TEST NEXT TUE **
FEB 13- Guidance Dept Presentation: Mr. Police
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FEB 2- Begin Ch 16; Locate the Mayan society and list the Mayan social structure. p. 466
FEB 3- Identify the Aztec capital. Explain the role of geography in the rise of the Aztec civilization. Define chinampas and causeways. p.474
FEB 4- Identify Hernan Cortes. Define conqustadors. Explain how Tenochtitan was conquered.
FEB 5 - Explain how the Incan civilization created an early economy. Define mita. p.479
FEB 6- Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police.
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JAN 26- Japanese Samurai Presentations (25 PTS). Students will receive and complete ** CH. 15 Study Guide **Due on 1/27. Ch. 15 Test will be on WED 1/28.
JAN 27 - CH 15 REVIEW GAME.
JAN 28 - Ch 15 Test ** 25 PTS **
JAN 29 - Begin Ch. 16 "Early Americas." Locate the Mayan civilization, and list the Mayan social structure.
JAN 30 - Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police.
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JAN 20- Inauguration Day: View President Obama's inaugural address and complete the ABCs of Presidency and Democracy.
JAN 21 & 22- Complete Japanese samurai informational brochure in computer lab including 5 sections from 8 selected topics. Instructions and rubric were reviewed in class.
JAN 23- Guidance Dept presentation: Mr. Police.
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JAN 12- Create a book jacket for the novel "Tale of Genji." Include infomation on the plot, author, and reviews of the book. **10 pts **
JAN 13- Section 15.3 Explain the growth of Japanese military society. Define Bushido. Explain how samurai and shoguns replaced emperors in Japan.
JAN 14- Complete Ch 15 Review assignment pg. 461 #1-11 and pg. 462 # 18-20. (sub present Warrior Center writing conference)
JAN 15- Begin Japanese samurai brochure: Research samurai warriors and create a brochure related to the following topics: definition of samurai, how samurai were paid, description and illustrations of samurai battle dress and equipment, rules regarding behavior (Bushido) and significance to Japanese history.
*** Ch 23.1 and 23.2 (WW I and WW 2) TEST ON MONDAY. ***
TEST PREPARATION MATERIALS BELOW
MON APRIL 19 - 23.1-2 TEST *** 27 POINTS ***
TUES APRIL 20- PP. 674-675 Explain US involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Identify Mikhail Gorbachev's role in ending communism throughout Eastern Europe.
*** HW **** Complete the "Activity" in the Mikhail Gorbachev biography.
WED APRIL 21 & THU April 22- Define terrorism. List the impacts of 9/11 and "The War on Terror" on modern society. View CNN's "Turning Point in History: War on Terror Video." Complete correlating worksheet packet.
FRI - CNN Packet Segment 4 "A Glimpse of Islam" and Segment 10 "Department of Homeland Security"
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MON APRIL 12- Analyze the Pearl Harbor attacks on the US. Explain the connection between FDR's presidency and the 22nd amendment. ** HW FDR Biography Activity. RESEARCH ONE OF THE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FDR HELPED TO ESTABLISH. EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY AND PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION. PRESENTATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY.
TUES APRIL 13 - FDR RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS. Identify the Axis and Allied Powers. Define Holocaust. Analyze Anne Frank's diary as a primary source document. pp. 666-667
WED APRIL 14- View "Who Betrayed Anne Frank?" ** 10 pt video quiz **
THURS APRIL 15 - CH 23.1 & 23.2 REVIEW
FRI APRIL 16- CH 23.1-2 TEST
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MON APRIL 5 - Explain why the Russian Revolution occurred after WWI. HW** Complete 23.1 Vocabulary Builder. Directions: Use "communism" and "Vladimir Lenin" to write a summary of "The Russian Revolution" on pg. 665.
TUE APRIL 6 - Explain how the Treaty of Versailles led to the beginning of WWII. Explain how the US became involved in WWII. Analyze FDR's "day that will live in infamy" speech.
WED APRIL 7 - FRI APRIL 9 - PSSA TESTING. MODIFIED SCHEDULE.
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TUE MARCH 30 Begin Ch 23 "Global Challenges." Explain the underlying causes of WWI.
WED MARCH 31- Identify the Central Powers and The Allies. List the fighting tactics used in WWI. p. 664
THU APRIL 1- Explain how the US became involved in WWI. p.663. Analyze various WWI political cartoons.
APRIL - Identify the Axis and Allied Powers. Define Holocaust. Analyze Anne Frank's diary as a primary source document. pp. 666-667
WED APRIL 7 & THURS APRIL 8- Define terrorism. List the impacts of 9/11 and "The War on Terror" on modern society. View CNN's "Turning Point in History: War on Terror Video." Complete correlating worksheet packet. Due FRIDAY .
MARCH 22- Explain the Congress of Vienna's task after Napoleon's defeat. Complete COV chart assignment *10 pts*
Assignment: Read pp. 640 and 641 entitled "Congress of Vienna." Create a T chart that identifies 4 facts (on the left) about the COV and form 4 opinions about those facts (on the right). Ex: FACT At first, The Congress of Vienna offered generous peace terms to France OPINION: The COV should have more harsh in dealing with Napoleon to prevent his future attacks on European countries.
MARCH 23 - Identify Simon Bolivar. Compare influential leaders of International Revolutions. Complete Critical Thinking # 4 on pg. 642
MARCH 25- Complete Industrial Revolution crossword and word search activities.
MARCH 26- CAREER DAY
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MARCH 15 - RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSAY DUE. Explain how the "social contract" was breached in France. Explain Marie Antoinette's role in the French Revolution. p. 624. STUDY GUIDES DISTRIBUTED. Students will complete Study Guides in class. CH 21 "Enlightenment" QUIZ TOMORROW (Tuesday).
MARCH 16- CH 21 QUIZ. BEGIN CH 22 "Revolutions and Nations" p. 638. Identify Napoleon Bonaparte. Define coup d etat.
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: To understand how capitalism works, create your own business plan, and compete against other businesses for consumer dollars. A requirement sheet will be distributed in class on Monday. PROJECTS WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY.
JAN 13- Identify Renaissance writers (Shakespeare, Machiavellii, Dante) and their famous works p.562
DEC 2- Section 18.2 Define Crusades. Explain the conflict.
NOV 17 - DARE Program
MARCH 8- Explain the "social contract." Compare and contrast "natural rights" and "inalienable rights" p. 618
**** HW 21.1 VOCABULARY BUILDER DUE *****
MARCH 9- Explain Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson's role in The Enlightenment. Explain why the American Revolution took place.
MARCH 10- Identify the 4 main documents of democracy and their effects pp 624-625
MARCH 11- CIVIC RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSAY. 10 pts. Students will write 5 pairs of sentences: "American citizens have the right to ________. In return, we have the responsibility to ____________"
MARCH 12 - Complete the Chapter 21 Review Assignment: pp 629- 631. I will be out at a conference.
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** DUE TO ILLNESS, THE QUIZ HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK TO THURSDAY ***
MON March 1- Complete Capitalism Business Project Presentations ** CH 20 QUIZ WEDNESDAY **
TUE March 2 - Complete Ch 20 Study Guide and Review.
WED March 3- CH 20 QUIZ. Begin Ch 21 "The Enlightenment." pp.612-615. Define reason and identify the 7 main ideas of the Enlightenment.
THU March 4- Explain the "social contract." Compare and contrast "natural rights" and "inalienable rights" p. 618
**** HW 21.1 VOCABULARY BUILDER *****
FRI March 5- Explain Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson's role in The Enlightenment. Explain why the American Revolution took place.
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Monday March 8- Explain what happens when the social contract is breached (i.e French and American Revolution). Identify the 4 main documents of democracy.
FEB 22 - 25CAPITALISM PROJECT 60 pts
: To understand how capitalism works, create your own business plan, and compete against other businesses for consumer dollars. A requirement sheet will be distributed in class on Monday. PROJECTS WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY.FEB 26 - Project Presentations
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FEB 15 - Floatin' Friday Makeup quiz 20.1-2 and RAFT writing assignment.
FEB 16- 20.3 Define "The Columbian Exchange." List items that would not exist in the US without it. Explain how the triangular trade developed as a result of Spanish colonization.
FEB 17 - Contrast mercantilism and capitalism. Define supply and demand.
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FEB 1- Begin Chapter 20.1 - List the contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler and Newton during the Scientific Revolution. Create a skit to illustrate a conversation that would have been had between them, highlighting their accomplishments.
FEB 2 & 3- 20.2 Identify the explorers of the "Age of Exploration" and the areas they explored. POSTCARD ACTIVITY Choose an explorer and create a postcard they would have sent from an area of the world they visited. ** 10 pts **
FEB 5- Complete Ch 20.1 & 20.2 FLOATIN' FRIDAY Quiz and RAFT journal.
FEB 2 & 3- 20.2 Identify the explorers of the "Age of Exploration" and the areas they explored. POSTCARD ACTIVITY Choose an explorer and create a postcard they would have sent from an area of the world they visited. ** 10 pts **
FEB 5- Complete Ch 20.1 & 20.2 FLOATIN' FRIDAY Quiz and RAFT journal.
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CHAPTER 19 TEST WILL TAKE PLACE THIS FRIDAY 1/29 STUDY GUIDES DISTRIBUTED 1/27
JAN 25 - Section 19.4 Explain the purpose of the Council of Trent. **Chapter 19 Review Assignment p. 579 DUE.**
JAN 26- DARE PROGRAM
JAN 27 & 28- Complete Chapter 19 Study Guide AND REVIEW.
JAN 29 - CHAPTER 19 TEST
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JAN 18 - HUMANITIES RESEARCH PROJECTS DUE. Complete Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Identify Petrarch and Johan Gutenberg's contributions to education.
JAN 19 - DARE PROGRAM
JAN 20 Section 19.4 - Define "Reformation" and the 95 theses. Explain Martin Luther's complaints about the church.
JAN 21- 19.4 Cont'd Explain the purpose of the Council of Trent. Complete Ch 19 Review assignment PAGE 579 ** 10 pts **
JAN 22 - Floatin' Friday" 19.1-2: 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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JAN 11 - MIDDLE AGES TEST
JAN 12- Begin Ch 19 "Renaissance and Reformation." Define Renaissance and identify where it began. Explain the contrast between the Renaissance period and the Dark Ages. pp. 560-561. Identify famous Renaissance artists (DaVinci and Michelangelo) and their works of art. p 562
JAN 13- Identify Renaissance writers (Shakespeare, Machiavellii, Dante) and their famous works p.562
JAN 14- p. 561 Define humanism and humanities. Explain how those topics originated in The Renaissance Period. Research Project** Reserach 3 Humanites courses offered at a school of your choice, and explain how the courses relate to humanism.
JAN 15 - DARE PROGRAM
FLOATIN FRIDAY SECTION QUIZZES AND RAFT WRITING ASSIGNMENTS WILL RESUME NEXT FRIDAY.
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JAN 18 & 19- Renaissance Museum Project: Create a Renaissance Museum Exhibit to ilustrate famous Renaissance works. Direction sheets will be provided. (**25pts**)
JAN 4 & 5- Section 18.5: Define Spanish Inquisition and "heretics" Identify King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
** Study Guides Distributed** DUE ON WEDNESDAY
** MIDDLE AGES TEST ON FRIDAY **
JAN 6- MIDDLE AGES Review Game ** TEST FRIDAY on Chs 17-18 MIDDLE AGES **
JAN 7- DARE PROGRAM
JAN 7- DARE PROGRAM
Dec 21- 18.5 Describe The Black Death. Identify where it originated and explain how it spread. Explain the correlation to "Ring around the Rosy". View "The Black Death"
Dec 22 - Complete "Black Death" Movie.
Dec 22 - Complete "Black Death" Movie.
Dec 23 - TMS Winter Extravaganza. Enjoy Winter Break!
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Dec 14- ** MAKEUP ** Floatin' Friday Quiz on Section 18.3. Complete RAFT journal assignment.
Dec 15 - DARE PROGRAM
Dec 16- 18.4 Explain the purpose of the Magna Carta. List rights contained within. Compare the Magna Carta to the US Constitution.
Dec 17- Continue 18.4 Describe the impact of the Magna Carta on England's government and legal system. Define Parliament.
HW 18.4 Worksheet
Dec 18- Floatin' Friday Quiz. Section 18.4
Explain the purpose of the Hundred Years' War and Identify the countries' involved. View "Joan of Arc" movie.
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Dec 7- Explain how the first universities were built.
HW:Research 5 universities created during the Middle Ages and explain how they have changed. Instructions will be provided in class.
Dec 8 - DARE PROGRAM
Dec 11-"Floatin' Friday": 18.1-3 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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Dec 17- Explain how the church reacted to heretics. Define heresy. Identify King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Explain the purpose of The Spanish Inquisition. *** Study Guides distributed***
DEC 1- Begin Ch 18 "Late Middle Ages" pg. 524. Explain the conflict between popes and kings in Europe. Interpret quotes from Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV.
DEC 2- Section 18.2 Define Crusades. Explain the conflict.
DEC 3 Choose an assignment from the following. Write a speech that might have been given by Pope Urban to call Crusaders to arms, OR Write a 30 second radio commercial complete with a slogan to persuade knights to fight in the Crusades. ** 10 pts ** Continue 18.2 Identify Richard the Lion Heart and Saladin. Explain the outcome of The Crusades.
DEC 4 - "Floatin' Friday": 18.1-3 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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NOV 23- Present Knight Advertisements. Finish viewing Sword in the Stone.
NOV 24- DARE Program
NOV 25- Reading Skills: Analyze a passage about Charlemagne and Interpret a diagram of a knight. pg. 518. Complete Ch 17 Review. # 1-8 on pg. 517 and 1-5 on pg. 519.
NOV 26 & 27 -HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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NOV 16 -17.3 Define Feudal System. Explain the relationship and responsibilities of lords and vassals.
List the feudal hierarchy and the stages of knighthood. pp. 506-507
NOV 17 - DARE Program
Nov 18 - Write a feudal hierarchy poem describing the roles of each level of the hierarchy. Examples of past student work will be demonstrated. **10 pts** HW if not completed by the end of class.
Nov 19- View "Sword in the Stone" and explain each stage of a knight's training. Sub assignment: FOCUS ON WRITING. Write a job advertisement for a medieval knight using the FOCUS ON WRITING instructions.
Nov 19- View "Sword in the Stone" and explain each stage of a knight's training. Sub assignment: FOCUS ON WRITING. Write a job advertisement for a medieval knight using the FOCUS ON WRITING instructions.
Nov 20 - "Floatin' Friday": Ch 17.3 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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Nov 9- Begin Chapter 17 "The Early Middle Ages." Define "Middle Ages." Explain the role of Saint Patrick in spreading Christianity throughout Europe. pp. 500-501
Nov 10- Identify St. Benedict. Explain the Benedictine Rule and the role of monks in The Middle Ages. Explain p. 502
Nov 11- Read p. 503. "Invaders Threaten Europe."
HW** Complete Leif Ericsson biography activity
Nov 12- DARE PROGRAM
Nov 13- "Floatin' Friday": Ch 17.1 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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NOV 2- CHAPTER 11.3 Examine Paul of Tarses' letter to the Romans and explain how they shaped Roman beliefs. Identify Constantine's role in adopting Christianity in the Roman Empire.
***HW pg 339 Invaders map exercise
NOV 3 - IN SERVICE DAY
NOV 4- Identify Diocletian and explain the survival of the Eastern Empire and Complete Section 11. 3 review questions # 1-4.
NOV 4- Identify Diocletian and explain the survival of the Eastern Empire and Complete Section 11. 3 review questions # 1-4.
** HW COMPLETE CH 10- 11 STUDY GUIDE **
NOV 5- Explain how the Roman Empire eventually collapsed and fell. (Roman Empire Movie). REVIEW STUDY GUIDE.
NOV 5- Explain how the Roman Empire eventually collapsed and fell. (Roman Empire Movie). REVIEW STUDY GUIDE.
NOV 6- CH 10-11 TEST.
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OCT 26 - **MAKEUP FROM LAST FRIDAY: "Floatin' Friday": Ch 11.1 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
OCT 27 - DARE PROGRAM
OCT 28- Explain the difference between the Roman civil law system and the English common law system. Complete the McDonald's case worksheet. p. 328
OCT 29 - Explain how the Romans adopted Christianity as their religion. ACTIVITY ** Write a parable to demonstrate how Christian teachings were spread. pp. 332-334
OCT 30 - "Floatin' Friday": Ch 11.2 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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OCT 19- Complete Social Studies Skills Cultural Map. p.314 and Ch. 10 Review assignment pg. 315.
Oct 20- Introduction to Ch 11. Explain Julius Ceasar's rise to power and Identify Marc Antony and Octavian. Define Pax Romana.
OCT 21- List Roman accomplishments in the field of engineering. Explain the purpose of Roman aqueducts.
OCT 22- Create commemorative Roman coin ** 10 pts **
OCT 23 - "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
OCT 12- Explain what took place in the Roman Forum. Identify the parties involved in the Punic Wars an explain why they were fought. pp 309-310
OCT 13 & 14- Activity: Design a homepage for a PUNIC WAR WEBSITE. 10 PTS
OCT 15- Explain the accomplishments of Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus in improving life for Rome's plebeians. pp. 312-313
OCT 16 - "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
** HW pg 373 1-8 and "Something I Learned" sheet.
Oct 5- Explain the origin of Roman civilization beginning with Romulus and Remus. p.296
Oct 6- Read a portion of the Aeneid by Virgil, and explain Virgil's feelings about the glory of Rome p. 297. Complete Roman word search and crossword.
Oct 7 - Explain the social classes of early Rome and list thetripartite government of Rome. Compare it to that of the United States. 298-302
Oct 8- Define civic duty. Compare Roman civic duties to civic duties in the US. List examples of how civic duties can be fulfilled.
Oct 9- "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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Sept 28 - Begin Ch 12 pg. 350 "The Islamic World". Discuss "Learning Logs". Explain the role of Muhammed in the origin and spread of Islam
Sept 29 - Identify the 5 Pillars of Islam.pg 360.
Sept 30 - Identify the 3 primary sources of Islamic belifes (The Quran, Sunnah and Shariah). Complete Quran worksheet.
Oct 1 - Explain the role of the Muslim armies in the spread of Islam. Discuss "cultural blending". List some items used today that reflect it. ** HW: Complete Section 1 & 3 review packets (including crossword and worksheet).
Oct 2- "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
NOTE:** ANY STUDENTS WITH A D OR LOWER IN SOC STUDIES WILL RECEIVE A PROGRESS REPORT ON MONDAY OCT 5TH. **
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Sept 21- Present RAFTs and News Reports. ** Ch. 7 Study Guides Distributed ** TEST ON THURSDAY
Sept 22 - Identify the 4 major Jewish holidays and explain what is celebrated. pp. 218-219 **
Sept 23 - Ch. 7 STUDY GUIDES DUE. REVIEW GAME. TEST TOMORROW
SEPT 24 - CH 7 TEST
SEPT 25 - Floatin Friday: NO QUIZ TODAY. ** Special G-20 Day **. Explain the purpose of the G-20. Complete the "What's up Doc?" packet. BONUS: Identify all of the flags of the G-20 participants.
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Sept 19- REVIEW GAME;CHAPTER 7 TEST ON MONDAY
SEPT 14- Identify the 3 most prominent Israeli kings: Saul, David, Solomon. Create a slogan to summarize their accomplishments. p. 205
SEPT 15: Define Diaspora. Identify the 4 beliefs that anchor Jewish society and compare them to 4 fundamental beliefs that you hold. pp.206-210
SEPT 16: Identify the primary texts of Judaism: Torah, Tanach, Talmud. ACTIVITY - Create a "web site" that demonstrates understanding of the basic teachings of Hebrew History. 20 POINTS
Sept 17- Define zealots. Explain the role of "zealots" in revolting against Roman rule. ACTIVITY: In groups, prepare a news flash to report on the events taking place in Jerusalem. p.211
SEPT 18 - "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
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SEPT 8- Explain the origin of the Hebrew civilization and Judaism. Identify Moses and Abraham. Define Exodus. pp. 202-203.
SEPT 9 & 10- View Prince of Egypt video and explain what took place in "The Exodus".
SEPT 11- "Floatin' Friday": 10 pt movie quiz and complete RAFT (Role, Audience, Format, Topic) writing assignment in journal notebook.
FINAL TEST STUDY GUIDES DUE ON THURSDAY
FRI MAY 22- THE WORLD HISTORY FINAL TEST. **50 POINTS **
WED MAY 27- Yearbook Signing and School Dance
THUR MAY 28- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. ALL BOOKS MUST BE COLLECTED. ENJOY THE SUMMER!!
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Apr 14- Complete Renaissance Museum Presentations.
Apr 17-Begin Chapter 20 "Science and Exploration" Intro to 20.1. Define Scientific Revolution. Identify Key Terms and People on pg. 588
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Apr 6 - 8: RENAISSANCE MUSEUM EXHIBIT.
Students will create a Renaissance Museum Exhibit from a list of selected topics and create a 1. billboard, 2. newspaper ad, and 3. a feature of the exhibit. Examples of past work have been demonstrated.
Apr 9- Renaissance Museum presentations.
Apr 10- SPRING BREAK
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MAR 2- 3: Finish Sword In the Stone. Define manor. Complete a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast manor life with modern society. p. 509
MAR 4- Reading Skills: Analyze a passage about Charlemagne and Interpret a diagram of a knight. pg. 518. Complete Ch 17 Review. # 1-8 on pg. 517 and 1-5 on pg. 519.
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FEB 16- EARLY DISMISSAL. View Road to El Dorado and compare it to life in Aztec civilization. ** Study Guides Distributed * TEST ON WEDNESDAY.
FEB 17 - Ch 16 Review Day. Review Study Guides and Review Game. TEST TOMORROW.
FEB 18- CH 16 "The Early Americas" Test.
FEB 19- Intro To Ch. 17 "Early Middle Ages" Define Middle Ages and Locate where the period took place. Explain the role of Saint Patrick in spreading Christianity in Europe.
FEB 20- Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police
FEB 9- 16.3 Locate the Incan civilization. Contrast it to the Aztec and Maya civilizations. Define mita.
FEB 10- 11 PROJECT: Design a vacation to an Early American city's ruins in Mexico or Peru. Prepare a brochure that highlights the attractions. ** 20 POINTS** Requirements and Rubrics will be distributed.
FEB 12- Early American Vacation Presentations; Ch 16 Study Guides distributed. ** CH 16 TEST NEXT TUE **
FEB 13- Guidance Dept Presentation: Mr. Police
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JAN 26- Japanese Samurai Presentations (25 PTS). Students will receive and complete ** CH. 15 Study Guide **Due on 1/27. Ch. 15 Test will be on WED 1/28.
JAN 27 - CH 15 REVIEW GAME.
JAN 28 - Ch 15 Test ** 25 PTS **
JAN 29 - Begin Ch. 16 "Early Americas." Locate the Mayan civilization, and list the Mayan social structure.
JAN 30 - Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police.
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JAN 20- Inauguration Day: View President Obama's inaugural address and complete the ABCs of Presidency and Democracy.
JAN 21 & 22- Complete Japanese samurai informational brochure in computer lab including 5 sections from 8 selected topics. Instructions and rubric were reviewed in class.
JAN 23- Guidance Dept presentation: Mr. Police.
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JAN 12- Create a book jacket for the novel "Tale of Genji." Include infomation on the plot, author, and reviews of the book. **10 pts **
JAN 13- Section 15.3 Explain the growth of Japanese military society. Define Bushido. Explain how samurai and shoguns replaced emperors in Japan.
JAN 14- Complete Ch 15 Review assignment pg. 461 #1-11 and pg. 462 # 18-20. (sub present Warrior Center writing conference)
JAN 15- Begin Japanese samurai brochure: Research samurai warriors and create a brochure related to the following topics: definition of samurai, how samurai were paid, description and illustrations of samurai battle dress and equipment, rules regarding behavior (Bushido) and significance to Japanese history.
JAN 16- Guidance presentation: Mr. Police
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JAN 5- Explain the changes in the PTSD Bullying Policy, and the corresponding changes in consequences. The SS Dept. at TMS has undertaken the task of updating students on the new policy. Introduction to Japan. Explain the major geographical attributes of Japan.
JAN 9- Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police.
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NOV 24 - Complete Ch 13 Review Guide and play review game
NOV 25 - Ch 13 "Africa" Quiz ** 20 pts **
NOV 26 - Begin Ch. 6 Early China Explain the philosophy of Confucius. Read 4 famous Confucius quotes and put them in your own words.
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Explain Daoism and Legalism. Complete Section 2 questions and choose which set of Early Chinese beliefs you would have followed. Write one half of a page explaining why.
Review the 3 types of political beliefs during the Zhou Dynasty. Explain the political beliefs of Shi Huandi during the Qin dynasty.
NOV 17- Explain how Ghana used its location to create a powerful empire. Define silent barter. pp 386-388
NOV 18 - 20 In a group research and write a book entitled "Early African Empires." Direction sheets will be provided. The assignment is worth ***25 pts***
NOV 21- African Book presentations.
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NOV 3- Identify major Muslim Cultural Achievements. Choose an achievement; illustrate and summarize it. **10 points** QUIZ ON CH 12 THIS THURSDAY
Students will create a Renaissance Museum Exhibit from a list of selected topics and create a 1. billboard, 2. newspaper ad, and 3. a feature of the exhibit. Examples of past work have been demonstrated.
Apr 9- Renaissance Museum presentations.
Apr 10- SPRING BREAK
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MAR 2- 3: Finish Sword In the Stone. Define manor. Complete a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast manor life with modern society. p. 509
MAR 4- Reading Skills: Analyze a passage about Charlemagne and Interpret a diagram of a knight. pg. 518. Complete Ch 17 Review. # 1-8 on pg. 517 and 1-5 on pg. 519.
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FEB 16- EARLY DISMISSAL. View Road to El Dorado and compare it to life in Aztec civilization. ** Study Guides Distributed * TEST ON WEDNESDAY.
FEB 17 - Ch 16 Review Day. Review Study Guides and Review Game. TEST TOMORROW.
FEB 18- CH 16 "The Early Americas" Test.
FEB 19- Intro To Ch. 17 "Early Middle Ages" Define Middle Ages and Locate where the period took place. Explain the role of Saint Patrick in spreading Christianity in Europe.
FEB 20- Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police
FEB 9- 16.3 Locate the Incan civilization. Contrast it to the Aztec and Maya civilizations. Define mita.
FEB 10- 11 PROJECT: Design a vacation to an Early American city's ruins in Mexico or Peru. Prepare a brochure that highlights the attractions. ** 20 POINTS** Requirements and Rubrics will be distributed.
FEB 12- Early American Vacation Presentations; Ch 16 Study Guides distributed. ** CH 16 TEST NEXT TUE **
FEB 13- Guidance Dept Presentation: Mr. Police
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JAN 26- Japanese Samurai Presentations (25 PTS). Students will receive and complete ** CH. 15 Study Guide **Due on 1/27. Ch. 15 Test will be on WED 1/28.
JAN 27 - CH 15 REVIEW GAME.
JAN 28 - Ch 15 Test ** 25 PTS **
JAN 29 - Begin Ch. 16 "Early Americas." Locate the Mayan civilization, and list the Mayan social structure.
JAN 30 - Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police.
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JAN 20- Inauguration Day: View President Obama's inaugural address and complete the ABCs of Presidency and Democracy.
JAN 21 & 22- Complete Japanese samurai informational brochure in computer lab including 5 sections from 8 selected topics. Instructions and rubric were reviewed in class.
JAN 23- Guidance Dept presentation: Mr. Police.
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JAN 12- Create a book jacket for the novel "Tale of Genji." Include infomation on the plot, author, and reviews of the book. **10 pts **
JAN 13- Section 15.3 Explain the growth of Japanese military society. Define Bushido. Explain how samurai and shoguns replaced emperors in Japan.
JAN 14- Complete Ch 15 Review assignment pg. 461 #1-11 and pg. 462 # 18-20. (sub present Warrior Center writing conference)
JAN 15- Begin Japanese samurai brochure: Research samurai warriors and create a brochure related to the following topics: definition of samurai, how samurai were paid, description and illustrations of samurai battle dress and equipment, rules regarding behavior (Bushido) and significance to Japanese history.
JAN 16- Guidance presentation: Mr. Police
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JAN 5- Explain the changes in the PTSD Bullying Policy, and the corresponding changes in consequences. The SS Dept. at TMS has undertaken the task of updating students on the new policy. Introduction to Japan. Explain the major geographical attributes of Japan.
JAN 9- Guidance Dept. Presentation: Mr. Police.
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NOV 24 - Complete Ch 13 Review Guide and play review game
NOV 25 - Ch 13 "Africa" Quiz ** 20 pts **
NOV 26 - Begin Ch. 6 Early China Explain the philosophy of Confucius. Read 4 famous Confucius quotes and put them in your own words.
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Explain Daoism and Legalism. Complete Section 2 questions and choose which set of Early Chinese beliefs you would have followed. Write one half of a page explaining why.
Review the 3 types of political beliefs during the Zhou Dynasty. Explain the political beliefs of Shi Huandi during the Qin dynasty.
NOV 17- Explain how Ghana used its location to create a powerful empire. Define silent barter. pp 386-388
NOV 18 - 20 In a group research and write a book entitled "Early African Empires." Direction sheets will be provided. The assignment is worth ***25 pts***
NOV 21- African Book presentations.
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NOV 3- Identify major Muslim Cultural Achievements. Choose an achievement; illustrate and summarize it. **10 points** QUIZ ON CH 12 THIS THURSDAY
NOV 4 NO SCHOOL; IN SERVICE
NOV 5- Complete Ch. 12 Review Assignment and Review Game. QUIZ TOMORROW
NOV 6- Ch 12 "Islamic World" QUIZ ** 15 POINTS ** Complete CH 13 "Early African Civilizations" Sec. 1 Vocabulary Key Terms and People.
Nov 7- Identify the 4 major regions of Africa. Contrast the terrain and lifestyle in each.
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OCT 27- CHAPTER 11 TEST *** 40 POINTS ***
OCT 28- INTRODUCTION TO CH 12 "THE ISLAMIC WORLD". Define Islam. Identify the part of the world where Islam is the primary belief system. Explain the role of Muhammed in the spread of Islam. pp356-357
OCT 29- Identify the Five Pillars of Islam. Explain how the 5 pillars effect Muslim life. pp 358-360
OCT 30- Identify the 3 primary sources of Islamic belifes (The Quran, Sunnah and Shariah). pp. 358-360
OCT 31 Explain the role of the Muslim armies in the spread of Islam. Define "cultural blending". List some items used today that reflect it. p. 362
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OCT 20- Define parable. Explain how parables and Paul of Tarses were responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. p. 337 Write a parable to illustrate a theme. Present parables.
** TEST ON MONDAY 10/ 27**
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OCT 28- INTRODUCTION TO CH 12 "THE ISLAMIC WORLD". Define Islam. Identify the part of the world where Islam is the primary belief system. Explain the role of Muhammed in the spread of Islam. pp356-357
OCT 29- Identify the Five Pillars of Islam. Explain how the 5 pillars effect Muslim life. pp 358-360
OCT 30- Identify the 3 primary sources of Islamic belifes (The Quran, Sunnah and Shariah). pp. 358-360
OCT 31 Explain the role of the Muslim armies in the spread of Islam. Define "cultural blending". List some items used today that reflect it. p. 362
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OCT 20- Define parable. Explain how parables and Paul of Tarses were responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. p. 337 Write a parable to illustrate a theme. Present parables.
** TEST ON MONDAY 10/ 27**
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